Muniini K. Mulera

Uganda

Why tithing does not apply to Christians

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 26, 20250 comments

The lifestyles of many who are called reverends, prophets, apostles, pastors and other titles of the church mock the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Not all, of course, but the misuse of the altar, pulpit and video technology to amass material wealth must not escape our vigilant attention. To ...

Nice job

By NdihoUgandaApril 15, 20250 comments

Dr. Muniini Mulera you have a special gift—you makes complex issues easy to understand. Your writing speaks to the heart and brings clarity to things many people struggle to explain. You're a truly thoughtful and talented columnist.

Medical interns need help from their elders in their struggle for recognition as doctors

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaSeptember 2, 20240 comments

Photo: left to right - E. M. K. Muwazi, E.S. Lubulwa, Banoba in 1934. These doctors were officially called Senior African Medical Assistants. (© Makerere Medical School Archives) From the first three graduates of Makerere Medical School in 1927 – Antonio ...

Government should change attitude towards medical doctors

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaAugust 5, 20240 comments

Last week’s video recordings of some Uganda Police officers verbally and physically abusing Ugandan doctors caused great distress to many of us. The victims were fresh graduates from the famous Makerere University Medical School. Their crime? Peaceful assembly at the medical ...

The collapse of Ankole kingdom: the positive problem

By BUHAMIZO JOHNPAULUgandaJune 3, 20240 comments

Alot has been said about the collapse of once a great kingdom in Karo Karungi. Ever since the revival of kingdoms by the President of Uganda Yoweli Kaguta Museveni on coming to power, Ankole - his own kingdom of origin never received their royal drums bagyendanwa. This ...

Empowering Uganda's Youth.A call for Education sponsorship and Technological Advancement.

By Davis OwomugishaUgandaSeptember 19, 20230 comments

By Davis Owomugisha. Introduction: Uganda, known as the "Pearl of Africa," is a nation teeming with potential and promise, particularly within its young generation. Yet, despite this wealth of potential, many of Uganda's youth face daunting challenges in accessing quality education ...

Educated elite’s shameless exploitation of Museveni’s generosity

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaJune 5, 20230 comments

A friend asked me why Banyakigyezi in Uganda seemed to be unable to form sustainable organizations. He cited the Kigezi National Bank of Commerce, and the ICOB-Uganda Chapter as examples. I did not have a clear answer, except that greed and bad politics ...

Kigyezi Safe Motherhood: support pregnant mothers in Rukiga District

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 31, 20230 comments

Photo: Portable ultrasound presentation to Mparo Health Centre IV, February 17, 2023 My letter about the disparity in healthcare access in Uganda triggered many responses from readers, the majority of whom agreed and shared their own experiences as patients or relatives of ...

ICOB 2023-2026 Leadership Candidates' portraits

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 30, 20230 comments

Photo: Bridget Begin Nkojo, Presidential candidate, ICOB. Date: Monday, May 29, 2023 To: Members of the International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) From: Muniini K. Mulera, President, ICOB Subject: ICOB LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES ...

Experience at Nakasero Hospital and critical inequalities in the land

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 22, 20230 comments

Photo: Dr. Marvin Miiro Nsubuga, a specialist in internal medicine in Kampala, Uganda. (© Muniini K. Mulera) ********************** The overwhelming healthcare needs of Uganda’s population can cause as much despondency to health professionals as they do to patients ...

ICOB@20: Banyakigyezi to celebrate coming of age

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 15, 20230 comments

(Photo: Left to right: Mr. Robert Bagumisiriza, Principal, Rukungiri Technical Institute; Ms. Florence Ntambi Mulera, founder-member of ICOB; Muniini K. Mulera, founder-member & current President of ICOB; Dr. Stephen Rwaboona Katashaaya, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, ...

Katara ka Kajumba: Forgotten soldier who was mentally liberated by the Second World War

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 8, 20230 comments

Mr. Katara ka Kajumba (1918 - May 8, 2023) A 105-year-old gentleman, who was one of my most beloved teachers and last link to my paternal ancestors, died at his home in Kahondo ka Byamarembo in Southern Kigyezi, Uganda, on the afternoon of Monday May 8, 2023. He is now ...

Memories of early encounters with English

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaMay 1, 20230 comments

Photo: Main Hall and classrooms, King's College, Budo in April 1996 © Muniini K. Mulera ************** We all make grammatical mistakes in speaking and writing English. I certainly do. I frequently catch myself tongue tied as I struggle to extricate myself from ...

Bishop Akanjuna of Kigezi is well qualified for his ministry

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaApril 17, 20230 comments

Another episode of conflict is brewing in Kigezi Diocese of the Church of Uganda. Through his lawyer, Mr. Nelson Habasa, a member of the Church, wrote to the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, on March 31, 2023, to demand that a Provincial Tribunal be constituted to hear ...

Homosexuality: a medical doctor’s perspective

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaApril 10, 20230 comments

The conversation about human sexuality, including homosexuality, suffers from oversimplification. One understands the difficulty many people have with calls for sober consideration of this complex subject. I was once in their shoes. My upbringing as an African heterosexual male, and ...

Homosexuality in Africa: A Christian's perspective

By Muniini K. MuleraUgandaApril 4, 20231 comments

The Golden Rule: Matthew 7:12 (ESV) ******* I had hesitated to make public comment on homosexuality and Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill because the polarised positions taken, complete with abusive language, may not allow room for sober consideration of this complex subject. However, ...